HF3154

HF3154 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Rural Policy and Development Center grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for the Rural Policy and Development Center. This support is intended to further agriculture-related policies and development in rural areas of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

The bill allocates $200,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and another $200,000 for the fiscal year 2027.
These funds are to be drawn from the state's general fund.
The funds are specifically designated for grants to the Rural Policy and Development Center. This organization is tasked with improving and supporting rural communities and agriculture policies.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

There are no specific changes to existing law within this bill. Instead, it provides a new appropriation of funds to support the rural development initiative under the existing statutory framework outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 116J.421.

Relevant Terms

Appropriation
Grants
Rural Policy and Development Center
General Fund
Agriculture

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Agriculture Finance and Policy
April 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

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